Santiago to El Calafate (SCL–FTE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Santiago to El Calafate
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,169 mi 2h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

SCL–FTE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SKY Airline leads the route. The flight covers 1,169 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SCL–FTE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
H2 SKY Airline 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: H2 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SCL to FTE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
33
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
El Calafate is 1 hour ahead of Santiago.
SCL: -04 · FTE: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago, it's 7:00 PM in El Calafate.
Distance & Flight Time
1,169 mi / 1,881 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m.
Facts

SCL–FTE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santiago to El Calafate route.
Route details
Distance1,169 mi / 1,881 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: SCL
Full nameComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m
Destination: FTE
Full nameEl Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport
IATA / ICAOFTE / SAWC
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation669 ft / 204 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCL to FTE flights.
Nonstop flights from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport take approximately 2h 55m. The route covers 1,169 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SKY Airline.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRC, COR, USH, EZE and AEP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
El Calafate is 1 hour ahead of Santiago.
Yes, return flights from FTE to SCL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SCL to FTE

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) and El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) are connected by nonstop service from SKY Airline.

SCL to FTE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCL to FTE ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,169 miles (1,881 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BRC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.